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... the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has reported that 40% of workers injured have been on the job less than one year. Why are new workers more likely to be hurt? BLS studies show that employees injured at work often lack one vital tool to protect themselves: information. Take a look at the following data gathered by BLS in various surveys: of 724 workers hurt while using scaffolds, 27% said they received no information on safety requirements for installing the kind of scaffold on which they were injured. of 868 workers who suffered head injuries, 71% said they had no instruction concerning hard hats. of 554 workers hurt while servicing equipment, 61% said they were not informed about lockout procedures. In nearly every type of injury BLS researchers have studied, the same ... x No Thanks Loading.. Improving Workplace Protection For New Workers 4/30/2013 by CompleteMarkets Editor This content has not been rated yet. Fact Sheet No. OSHA 93-07 IMPROVING WORKPLACE PROTECTION FOR NEW WORKERS NEW WORKER, HIGH RISK! If you are new at your job, your risk of injury is much greater than for more experienced co-workers. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has reported that 40% of workers injured have been on the job less than one year. Why are new workers more likely to be hurt? BLS studies show that employees injured at work often lack one vital tool to protect themselves: information. Take a look at the following data gathered by BLS in various surveys: of 724 workers hurt while using scaffolds, 27% said ...

...ed under Subpart L (Ladders and Scaffolding) of OSHA's Construction Industry s...

... free especially on ladders and scaffolding. Use equipment belts and safety ti...